4.4.20

Narnia Festival...When Do We Celebrate Again?

Scenic Vistas of Narni, Italy

Co-authored with Sriram Padmanabhan
It seems like a dream now. Even then, it felt like one. It was July 2019, an era before coronavirus, and we were in Narni, close to the geographical center of Italy, in the Umbria region. In this rustic setting, we found artisans who invested time and patience into perfecting their craft - makers of pasta, fine jewelry, metal artwork and of course, gelato. The cobbled streets, the relaxed and convivial people, the pizzerias, and charming coffee shops (oh, the cappuccino!) conspired to form the perfect backdrop for the town’s annual music festival.